Nutmeg Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a summer grill night should be — bold, bright, and packed with flavor from a marinade built around fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne. The lemon juice ties it all together with a citrusy punch that makes the shrimp taste incredibly fresh. Many spice blends and pre-made marinades sneak in warm baking spices that don't belong anywhere near seafood, so mixing your own here means you stay in full control of every ingredient. The cherry tomatoes are the unsung heroes of this dish — threaded right onto the skewers, they blister and burst on the grill, releasing sweet, jammy juices that play beautifully against the spiced shrimp. A quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is all you need before hitting the grill or broiler, and the whole thing comes together fast enough for a weeknight but looks impressive enough for company. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge, and you've got a platter that disappears before it even hits the table.
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4 servings
For the skewers
- 1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill or under the broiler.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until combined into a smooth marinade.
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